I Love Fall + Bake Off Bake Along Week 8

I’m not sure when it became “basic” to love fall but since it’s always been my favorite season, I guess I’m the epitome of basic.

I’m so basic I actually go leaf-peeping every year, and I love every second of it.

This past weekend we went to Slovakia with some friends, and it may have been the most successful leaf-peeping ever. I have never seen colors like that before! I took over 500 pictures in less than two days, and now I’m going to share some with YOU.

You’re welcome.

In other news, it’s week 8 of the Bake Off Bake Along with Amanda and Ala! Only two weeks left!

Last week, week 7, I ran out of time to post my bake, but I did make a roulade that turned into a gray triangle so…I wasn’t too sad I didn’t have to share photos with you.

And THIS week, I have a guest baker!

E stepped in when I ran out of times and he took on Tudor week. Yes, Tudor week (i.e. Henry VIII) was an actual theme, and it included meat pies, marzipan, and cookies called jumbles.

Yes, E is a total prince. A prince who can bake.

He made this recipe, which don’t look as perfect as Paul Hollywood’s, but since they’re lemon and not flavored with mace, aniseed and caraway seeds like Paul’s are, I have a feeling they might be slightly more delicious (although maybe less period-accurate).

Thanks to my husband for stepping in! Just a few more bakes left in the challenge and I am determined to make it through…cross your fingers.

What a pretty weekend trip! You must be even closer to SK than you were living in Czech! I sometimes wish I was closer to everything *over there* but I guess being by Austria and Germany isn’t so shabby.

http://www.amyandthegreatworld.com/ AmyMacWorld

Ha when we first moved here I felt so removed from everywhere I wanted to visit–but I’m discovering I’m surrounded by a lot of gems we are only two hours from Bratislava–the High Tatras are much further. Slovakia is way bigger than I thought!

https://theredphoneboxtravels.com/ Tanja / The red phone box trav

great photos! I did a walk in the woods over the weekend too, maybe I should post a couple of photos too:)

http://www.amyandthegreatworld.com/ AmyMacWorld

Thanks! You should!

http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki

Those fall colors are gorgeous! I worked with a girl from Slovakia and she defintely put her home country on my radar!

http://www.amyandthegreatworld.com/ AmyMacWorld

Yes! It’s so pretty! I’d love to explore more it’s definitely off-the-beaten path, although it’s more known in this area of Europe–a lot of my students will go skiing there.

http://adventitiousviolet.com/ Camila @ AdventitiousViolet

Wow Slovakia looks amazing!! Those trees and colours are lovely! And good job to your hubby on baking those delicious looking cookies!

http://www.amyandthegreatworld.com/ AmyMacWorld

Yes, he’s the best so is Slovakia!

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Welcome to Amy and the Great World! I'm Amy, the girl behind the blog. I have taught English and traveled as much as possible for the past few years, and I'm currently teaching first grade in Budapest, Hungary. I believe in exploring near and far, wherever you are, and here is where I (hopefully) inspire you to do the same!